The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu - Natal

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dc.contributor.authorMoodley, R.
dc.contributor.authorNaidoo, Sudeshni
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-03T14:33:30Z
dc.date.available2016-06-03T14:33:30Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractOccupational hazards in dentistry can result in injuries and reduced income if work -time is lost. Injuries include percutaneous insults, inhalation of noxious chemicals, hearing loss and musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The prevalence of MSD among South African dentists is uncertain. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine that prevalence and associated risk factors among dentists in KwaZulu - Natal (KZN), South Africa. A convenience sample (n = 350) of dentists registered with the South African Dental Association (SADA) were sent a questionnaire interrogating their medical and work history and their work-related posture. One hundred and nine (31%) responded. Almost all (99.1%) reported pain in the hands, neck, lower back and / or a shoulder, while 22.5% reported hand symptoms. Nearly three quarters (73.6%) rotated their necks during clinical work and 68.6% tilted a shoulder towards their dominant hand. A strong association (p value = 0) was found between the number of years in practice and work-related pain in the neck. The prevalence of MSD was very high when compared with international data. Self - recognition is most important in preventing occupational injuries. This study suggests the need to include ergonomic work practice during training to create awareness of the risk of MSD and to promote wellbeing.en_US
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dc.identifier.citationMoodley, R. and Naidoo, S. (2015). The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu-Natal. South African Dental Journal, 70(3): 98 - 103en_US
dc.identifier.issn0011-8516
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/2279
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmitterFALSE
dc.publisherSouth African Dental Associationen_US
dc.rights.uriThis file may be freely used for educational uses. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the South African Dental Association (SADA). Note that the SADA retains all intellectual property rights in the article.
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dc.status.ispeerreviewedTRUE
dc.subjectOccupational hazards
dc.subjectDental professionals
dc.subjectSouth African Dental Association
dc.subjectErgonomic work practice
dc.subjectOccupational injury
dc.subjectMusculoskeletal disorders
dc.subjectDentists
dc.titleThe prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in KwaZulu - Natalen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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